Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

In this award-winning adaptation of John le Carre's best-selling novel, Sir Alec Guinness brilliantly captures the weary heart and steely soul of spymaster George Smiley. Brought secretly out of retirement after a British agent makes a startling discovery, Smiley must face the ghosts of his past to uncover a mole at the heart of the Circus - code name for the British Secret Intelligence Headquarters. Follow the tantalizing clues as as Smiley analyzes files, questions witnesses and trawls through his own memory, gradually piecing together a chilling story of personal and public betrayal.

"One of the most madly atmospheric and enjoyably literate films every done for television." -The Washington Post

Digitally remastered and available on home video at last!

When the BBC asked John le Carr? who he thought should play Smiley, the author replied instantly, ?Guinness.?